Saint-Antoine Gallery:
originating in the 17th century: 'Philippe de Béthune’s Caravaggios'
Among its many riches, Loches boasts two remarkable 17th-century works, purchased directly from Caravaggio by Philippe de Béthune, a great patron and art collector: La Cène à Emmaüs and L’Incrédulité de Saint Thomas. Although it is not certain that these works were painted by the master himself, they are certainly the very first works that demonstrated, through their authentic craftsmanship, Caravaggio's revolutionary style in France. The paintings are displayed together with an invaluable triptych altarpiece by Jean Poyer dating from the 15th century.
The Saint-Antoine Gallery is open free of charge daily from 10 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. The Saint-Antoine Church is open to visitors free of charge, subject to religious ceremonies (it is a parish church).
LANSYER House-Museum
Open the door to the Lansyer House-Museum and step into this unique landscape painter's private world. Renowned during the 19th century, Lansyer was Barbizon school educated, student of Courbet and Viollet-le-Duc and had an architect's eye. Enjoy losing yourself in the seascapes, town views, cliffs, and forests as you pass through the green living room with its central sofa, the tiny architectural studio, and the yellow living room with its dressed table. The works were painted in-situ and bear the mark of Lansyer's sharp eye and architect's touch. Whilst daydreaming on the artillery terrace of the royal gate overlooking the city, or in Lansyer's charming painter's garden, you can almost hear the artist saying "I will do everything both possible and impossible to become a painter".
1 rue Lansyer - 37600 LOCHES Le Lansyer House'museum is open from April to September (Wednesday to Sunday) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 ans from 2:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
JAM – Jaroszynski Art Museum
Located between the Saint-Ours collegiate church and the Royal residence, is the Jaroszynski Art Museum, which presents artwork by Karin Jaroszynska and Tadeusz Jaroszynski, both international artists. After decades residing in South Africa the couple decided to move to the rural countryside near Loches to continue with their work.
1 Place Charles VII
Free of charge / Open from April to OctoberLes Beaux Lieux (Beautiful Places)
The Indre river flows through Loches and is connected to Beaulieu-lès-Loches by the Prairies du Roy, a ‘Special area of conservation’ featuring over 30 works of contemporary land art spreading across a 3km discovery trail of both nature and heritage.
The document is available at local tourist offices.
Le Terrier
Art gallery and workshop, Le Terrier is a paradise for metal art lovers. The showroom is open while the artists are at work.
Outside, huge sculptures are visible at all time.
Rue de la Vallée des Vospeaux (roundabout connecting Saint-Jacques street with the D943 and the Loches ring-road).
